Moog PianoBar Now Shipping

An accessory now available from Moog Music transforms any acoustic piano into a versatile electronic instrument. The fully portable PianoBar opens new musical vistas to musicians. Select sounds from the PianoBar's self-contained library of more than 300 instruments and effects, or use its MIDI capability to access the world of contemporary music technology through a source of your choice. You can even play a MIDI file from a computer into the PianoBar and convert your piano into a virtual player piano.

The 3-piece PianoBar attaches to any acoustic piano in minutes; its portability and effortless setup afford easy movement from rehearsal room to worship space.

What makes the PianoBar unique is the patent pending infrared sensor technology utilized in the Scanner Bar. The Scanner Bar sits ever so slightly above the piano's keys; nothing touches the keys, leaving the touch and feel wonderfully unaffected. The Scanner Bar is less than 1/2" thick and rests against the fall board, out of the way of flying fingers. The Pedal Sensor rests underneath the piano's pedals to register their motion. The Scanner Bar and Pedal Sensor work together to capture the full range of your expressive touch -- from resounding chords to delicate passages. The Control Module, a small box placed at a convenient spot on the piano, ties the Scanner Bar and Pedal Sensor to a MIDI output/input. The Control Module's internal sound generator houses a large array of high quality sounds that can be played by the piano keys. These sounds, layered with the sound of the acoustic piano, can add an exciting new dimension to your playing.

The Moog PianoBar sells for $1495 and is available now from Moog Music and through authorized piano stores.

For more information, visit their web site at www.moogmusic.com.